Janitors at Lonsdale Quay Market in North Vancouver are celebrating after achieving a successful union organizing drive and certification vote amid the outbreak of COVID-19.
Matt Green joins in the call to give justice to janitors: "Words alone will ring hollow if they are not backed up with action. As one of the country’s largest property owners, the federal government has the responsibility to ensure that janitors cleaning our buildings are bring paid a living wage, are working safely and have all the proper personal protective equipment in place."
Elected leaders are starting to publicly recognize need for Justice for Janitors, joining us in pushing for better wages and conditions for janitors across Canada
On April 17, Harden called for raises and protections for cleaners. “It’s been heartening in recent weeks to hear so many politicians and major public figures showing respect and solidarity for the frontline workers who keep us safe … Those words are great, but you know what? They’re also not enough."
Olga Da Cruz is a J4J member and leader. Last week she submitted a letter to CBC’s Sunday Edition in response to a recent episode.
Prabhjot Hundal discusses Invisible to Essential campaign on Channel Punjabi News on Monday April 13.
We discuss the Invisible to Essential campaign with host Gurpreet Singh.
DESIBUZZCanada a Canadian news-editorial-politics-entertainment magazine based in Vancouver, British Columbia, covers the Invisible to Essential campaign.
Janitors could be called unsung heroes during this #pandemic, but are they being appreciated and supported?
660 NEWS Edmonton Janitors are being thrust into the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic and now a union representing 10,000 workers in Canada is calling for more protections.